Greater CWC President & CEO Tim James

Largest crowd ever comes out for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day – See Photos and Award Winners

West Columbia hosted its largest crowd ever for the Fourth Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia, Saturday. “It was a great crowd and it’s a great representation of West Columbia,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “We had good weather, just what we hoped for. It was a wonderful […]

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Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins in May – See the schedule

The Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins in May. The popular concerts are held at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater with the rolling Congaree River as the backdrop. Below is more information. TImes: 6 pm to 9 pmLocation: Riverwalk Amphitheater- West Columbia  May 6: Civil Remedy – Intermission: Goin Dancing May 13: Blues Deluxe […]

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Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce wins Communication Excellence Award for Chambers in South Carolina and North Carolina

The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was recognized for design and implementation of the CWC Business Watch Program at the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The C-WC chamber received the 2023 CACCE Communication Excellence Campaign Award. CACCE Executives presented the 2023 Communication Excellence Awards, Friday. The CACCE presented awards during […]

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Cayce Employee, Chris Orpilla, named statewide Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year

In January of this year, longtime Cayce Water Treatment Plant Operator, Chris Orpilla, was recognized as the Water Environment Association (WEASC) Capital District’s Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. Two months later, on March 14, 2023, he received the Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Award for the entire state at the South Carolina Environmental Conference. Chris Orpilla […]

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McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation cuts the ribbon in historic building of the former Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation opened in February at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. On Tuesday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island is the owner. Based in […]

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Cayce’s Soiree on State is Saturday, March 25, with Tokyo Joe, Prettier Than Matt, and fun for the whole family

The Soiree on State returns to Cayce’s State Street from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. This partnership includes more artists, a free kid’s area with inflatable obstacle courses, face painting […]

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15 business professionals graduate from Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s leadership program

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted an eight week leadership program 15 local business professionals professionals who dedicated their time to educate themselves on our community, and gain vital leadership skills.. The program had eight leaders in various disciplines, teaching the eight topics ranging from cyber security to maximizing social media effectivness. On […]

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Dixie Youth Baseball – a rite of spring in the South – is back; opening ceremonies held Saturday

The crack – or ping – of the bat and fathers and mothers getting into the game could be heard at Wilson Howard Park in West Columbia. Youth baseball – a rite of spring in the South – is back. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City Councilman Mickey Pringle, Brookland-Cayce Baseball Coach Rusty Charpia, Cayce […]

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